AWARD WINNERS

Business of the Year

2017 - MULBURY

Eco friendly industrial-style furniture, home ware & recycled timber picture frames. Located in Highett, Melbourne. To the team at Mulbury, recycling materials is one of the purest forms of maintaining our planet and we're absolutely dedicated on leaving a minimal footprint on the earth. When manufacturing and sourcing their recycled products, they ensure that all working partners are ethical and environmentally friendly.

Globally people have a huge demand for recycled products, so much so that most people now consider the environment when making lifestyle choices. The team at Mulbury are super excited about this. Mulbury offer furniture made from recycled materials, rescued timber picture frames and a wide variety of home and giftware.

www.mulbury.com.au

2017 - Innovation Award Winner

Presented by AusIndustry

BOGE Rubber & Plastics stands for excellence in vibration control technology and lightweight components for the automotive industry. As a longstanding partner of leading international car manufacturers, they develop innovative solutions for the markets of tomorrow.

They are passionate perfectionists – and have been since 1931. Combining the core technologies of vibration control and lightweight design to develop integrated solutions for our customers – enhancing performance, and at the same time reducing weight and costs. Thus, innovative design solutions such as lightweight pedal modules and transmission cross members have been created. Boge are represented internationally with approximately 4,000 employees and ten locations in Germany, France, Slovakia, USA, Brazil, China and Australia. Today, ranking among the worldwide leading top three manufacturers in the field of rubber-metal technology.

www.boge-rubber-plastics.com

Business of the Year

2016 - Zenith Interiors

Zenith started out in the 1950s as a manufacturer of office partition systems and evolved into manufacturing workstations. After becoming one of Australia’s largest manufacturers of workstations Zenith expanded into the corporate and commercial furniture market with a complete range of workstations, storage systems and task chairs. Since opening their first showroom in Victoria, Australia, in 1990 they have established a presence in every Australian state and territory. And since 2010 Zenith has strengthened its position through further expansion in Asia Pacific. www.zenithinteriors.com/au/

2016 - Innovation Award Winner

Presented by AusIndustry

Tomcar Australia designs and manufactures specialist all terrain utility vehicles in Melbourne, Australia. Selling to the agricultural, mining and military industries, Tomcar Australia is soon to be the last vehicle manufacturer in Australia. Visit www.tomcar.com.au for more information on the Tomcar range of commercial vehicles. www.tomcar.com.au

Business of the Year

2015 - Moose Toys

Moose Toys is a global toy company with offices in the US, UK, HK and the head office based in Melbourne, Australia. This award winning company is known for designing, developing and distributing toy and lifestyle products across the globe for children of all ages and the young at heart. Moose has products in all toy categories including collectibles, arts and crafts, activity toys, dolls, novelty items and outdoor products, and has brought joy to kids worldwide with successful products such as Mighty Beanz, Beados, Aqua Sand and most recently The Trash Pack™.

In 2014, Moose introduced several new product lines for boys and girls, including Shopkins™, the grocery-themed collectibles, Little Live Pets, electronic pets that come to life in the palm of your hand, as well as expanding its Trash Pack, Glitzi Globes™ and The Ugglys™ lines. The Ugglys were named to the 2014 Toys"R"Us® "Fabulous 15" list, the Glitzi Globes Glitzi Showcase was named a 2013 TOTY for the Australian Toy Association. Most recently, the Shopkins Small Mart playset was named a 2015 TOTY finalist by the Toy Industry Association. Visit www.moosetoys.com for more information.

2015 - Innovation Award Winner

CASAFICO are innovators and manufacturers of building products. Our products are designed to be environmentally conscience, fast, efficient and user friendly. Casafico’s unique patented process simplifies wall construction allowing you to use only one installation team. Casafico’s unique building systems change the dynamics of the building industry utilising the finest quality raw materials and providing the market with products which are simple to use and highly cost effective. We have an extensive range from panels, blocks, coatings, machines and accessories.

Casafico stakeholders have extensive knowledge of the industry with over 40 years’ experience in construction, application and manufacturing. Casafico has the experienced staff and supplies to help your construction come to life. www.casafico.com.au

Business of the Year

2014 - The Wrapping Paper Company

The Wrapping Paper Company Pty Ltd (Wrapco) is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of gift wrap products and gift wrap accessories suitable for complimentary gift wrapping. Wrapco commenced trading in June 1997 and now is the only manufacturer in Australia producing a comprehensive range of complimentary gift wrap products. http://www.wrapco.com.au/

2014 - Innovation Award Winner

Bestech Australia was founded in 2002 in Melbourne and is now one of the fastest growing companies in Australia and New Zealand; distributing and manufacturing sensors, transducers, signal conditioners and test systems for measurement of physical parameters. Bestech supplies state of the art industrial sensors, instrumentation and teaching equipment from world leading manufacturers, and provides quality customer service. Bestech delivers a wide range of products for university and research laboratories as well as various applications in manufacturing, military, mining, steel, rail, construction, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and water industries. www.bestech.com.au

Business of the Year

2013 - Slattery & Acquroff

Slattery & Acquroff is an Australian owned family business that has been crafting beautiful stairs since 1920. Our success is based on years of expertise, friendly customer service and constant innovation. We work with architects, builders and homeowners on large-scale projects, intricate design work and everything in between. Our highly skilled team of stair experts – designers, carpenters, joiners, metal workers and more – use evolutionary design, the best materials and cutting-edge technology. We believe an investment in an exceptional Slattery & Acquroff staircase is an investment for life. http://www.stairking.com.au

Employee Development Award Winner

2013 - Lewis Australia

Lewis Australia is an automation engineering company with over 40 years of experience in designing special purpose production equipment for a variety of industries. We design and build equipment to automate a client's production processes in areas where there are often no applicable standard machines

Business of the Year

2012 - The Specialty Group

The Specialty Group is a large volume producer of raw materials including water based and solvent chemicals, glass reinforced plastics (GRP), technical and Industrial textiles, polyester, vinyl Ester and epoxy resins, and glass and carbon composites used by Australian as well as International product manufacturers. Founded in 1978, and now a second generation run business, The Specialty Group develops material science internally and in collaboration with leading research organisations, value adds through highly automated production processes, and then commercialises new Australian made technologies to a variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Defence & Emergency Services, Building & Construction, Medical, Sports & Leisure, Mining, Aeronautical & Transport. More recently, and as part of the Company’s rapid growth strategy into global growth markets, the Company has begun developing Building Integrated Photo Voltaic (BIPV) technologies in the form of single layer solar roofing in large format sheeting which provides a structural roof with built in solar energy generation replacing the need to install a roof and then heavy solar panels on top of it. The project has attracted over $4 million in State and Commonwealth funding support and is a collaboration with Deakin University, CSIRO, RMIT, JCU, and ACS-CRC.

Photo - George Lucas from The Specialty Group with Melbourne Business Awards Chairman Geoff Lawyer (Left) and City of Kingston Mayor Ron Brownlees (Right)

Foundation Award Winner

2012 - Marriott Support Services

Marriott Support Services provides programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, ranging from day service program,supported employment and mainstream employment. On leaving school, depending on their support needs, Marriott offers a number of options to people with an intellectual disability.

Business of the Year

2011 - Austech Wire & Cable Pty Ltd

Austech Wire & Cable is a privately owned company was established in 1997 and is situated at Braeside Victoria. Austech is Australia’s first Oxygen-free, high conductivity copper rod and wire producer. With a world class manufacturing facility equipped with the latest technology, highly automated state of the art machine, with build in process control systems to ensure products are consistently produced at the highest quality standards.

Austech Wire & Cable strive to eliminate waste and any non-value process, making Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement philosophy as one of their core values.

Foundation Award Winner

2011 - Premier Auto Trade & Complete Colour

Both companies were selected for this Award in recognition of its current and ongoing commitment to providing opportunities to apprentices.

Premier Auto Trade is a leading importer and wholesaler of EFI, engine management and service components, and is a major supplier to the Australian automotive aftermarket. Premier Auto Trade carries one of Australia's most extensive ranges of these specialised components, from the World’s leading manufacturers, specialising in genuine and original equipment (OEM) products. http://premierautotrade.com.au/

At Complete Colour are proud to offer print and communication solutions that develop and progress with the times, and we can now say we truly offer the whole spectrum of communications support. http://www.completecolour.com.au/

Business of the Year

2010 - Flavour Makers

Flavour makers are a 100% Australian owned company, dedicated to developing successful new food and beverage products, improving existing ones, and above all else, creating products and flavours that taste great. Firm in the belief that demand for prepared foods was increasing and consumers should be able to source meal solutions that tasted as good as home made, Flavour Makers was born. Established in 1993 from small but passionate beginnings, our love of food and extensive history in the retail, poultry and prepared food industries provided us with the vision of creating authentic flavour ingredient systems, which were superior to those currently available.

Today, more than 15 years on, Flavour Makers is at the forefront of Australia’s food industry. While our products are now offered around the globe, we remain true to our Australian roots and our original vision of creating successful new products, improving existing ones and above all else, developing flavours that taste great. http://flavourmakers.com.au

Business of the Year

2009 - Continental Kosher Butchers

Continental Kosher Butchers Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a leader in its field. All meat and smallgoods are further processed from its own state of the art premises located in Moorabbin, Victoria. The utmost of care is paid to quality, hygiene and consistency. http://www.ckb.com.au/

Business of the Year

2008 - Gold Peg International

Gold Peg Continuous Cooking Systems. Gold Peg specialises in manufacturing unique globally proven continuous cooking technology.The process of continuous cooking has long non-stop production with minimal disruption in terms of breaks of downtime or cleaning. It increases your production and delivers cost savings.

Continuous cooking increases productivity and cuts overheads like inefficient energy use and product waste. It also improves product quality and consistency as well as the shelf life of your product, which in turn improves customer confidence and market reputation.

Business of the Year

2007 - Air Aroma International

Discover the rich and diverse possibilities of scenting. Smell is considered our most powerful sense when it comes to the long-term memorizing of experiences, places or products. With more than 15 years experience Air Aroma has been helping companies implement scent as part of their overall branding strategy. We do this together with our purely natural fragrances, beautifully designed scent diffusers backed by an unbeatable global distribution network. http://www.air-aroma.com.au/about

Business of the Year

2006 - Oasis Tension Structures

Oasis Tension Structures, an internationally acclaimed leader in architectural fabric structure design and construction. Oasis is an Australian owned business located in Braeside, 25 kilometres south east of Melbourne, Victoria.

Our professional team consists of an architect, structural engineers and designers. They possess unique skills in all aspects of quality tension structures. Inspirational concepts through to precision construction is our expertise. http://www.oasistensionstructures.com.au/

Business of the Year

2004 - Colorpack

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